Meet your Florida FBLA 2023-2024 State Officers
The decision to serve as an FBLA State Officer is one that sets a person apart as one of the most dedicated and driven leaders in our organization. State officers serve a one year term and represent Florida FBLA to businesses leaders, education officials, community partners, and most importantly the state membership.
Vinesh Jarajapu
FBLA State President
Vinesh Jarajapu is a senior in the biomedical program at Middleton High School and is honored to serve as the 2023-2024 Florida FBLA State President.
FBLA has played a prominent role in his life ever since he joined five years ago in Williams Middle School. There, he served as a Chapter and District officer. Since then, FBLA has only grown more important to him as he continued to witness the vast positive impacts it has on its members. This has inspired him to serve further at the Chapter, District, State, and National levels. This year, Vinesh aspires to enhance the member experience and help members achieve their fullest potential through FBLA. He is beyond excited to work with this year’s State Officer Team to advance Florida FBLA.
Email: flfblapres@gmail.com
gabe smith
Region I Vice President
Gabe is a senior at Bethlehem High School and is thrilled to serve as your 2023-2024 Florida FBLA Region I Vice President
Gabe has been in FBLA for 4 years and it has become a major part of his life. It has helped him build structure and learn how to thrive in business and in life. From becoming his District President to now being the Region I Vice President, Gabe has strived to be the best he can in any role he plays. FBLA has helped him build a foundation that he can stand on for years to come from being a more social person, to becoming a better leader overall. Gabe will work hard to make sure everyone in Florida FBLA is heard, help Region I grow and become a bigger part of FBLA as a whole, and to help strengthen our communities. Gabe looks forward to helping you all grow and be the best you can be this year!
Email: flfblavp1@gmail.com
Nikhil Kumar
Region II Vice President
Nikhil is a senior at Creekside High School and is delighted to serve as your 2023-2024 Florida FBLA Region II Vice President.
Nikhil has been a part of FBLA since his freshman year of high school and his experiences in the organization have shaped him into the person he is today. Throughout his leadership journey ranging from the Chapter to the State level, he has gained invaluable skills, experience, and memories that will last him a lifetime. He first joined FBLA to further his business skills but he stayed because of the community he found. FBLA has given him so much and he can’t wait to give back to all of you. Nikhil’s main goals are to inspire members to strive for greatness, and to take advantage of the amazing resources and opportunities Florida FBLA has to offer. He is thrilled to work with this year’s State Officer Team to advance Florida FBLA!
Email: flfblavp2@gmail.com
sophia king
Region III Vice President
Sophia is a junior in the International Baccalaureate program at Sebastian River High School and is proud to serve as your 2023-2024 Florida FBLA Region III Vice President.
Throughout her three years in this organization, she has served as Chapter Vice President, District 17 President, and Chapter President. When she joined FBLA, it was simply just another club, but FBLA is so much more than that. It has taught her skills that she will use for the rest of her life, such as networking, confidence, and teamwork. She hopes that she can share all of her experiences with FBLA members and help them achieve their fullest potential. Outside of FBLA, Sophia enjoys many activities such as tennis, swimming, and manages her school's t-shirt company. She is honored to have been selected to represent Region III and can’t wait to see everyone soon!
Email: flfblavp3@gmail.com
macie sullivan
Region IV Vice President
Macie Sullivan is a senior at the Center for Advanced Technology’s at Lakewood High School and is thrilled to serve as the 2023-2024 Region IV Vice President.
Macie first joined FBLA six years ago in middle school at Madeira Beach Fundamental K-8. There she found the amazing community that shaped her to who she is today. She has gained invaluable skills like public speaking, organization, and teamwork through her participation in FBLA. She is very grateful for all the FBLA which has inspired her to pursue various officer positions within the club. Currently she serves as Lakewood High School’s Chapter President, sits on the District Board, and is Florida’s Region IV Vice President. In her free time, Macie loves to relax on the beach, eat ice cream, and play softball. Through her participation in this year's Officer Team, her goal is to help set students up for success while in FBLA and after they graduate from the organization. Macie is very excited to help advance Florida FBLA and can’t wait to meet everyone soon.
Email: flfblavp4@gmail.com
Joel Vincent
Region V Vice President
Joel Vincent is a junior at Suncoast Community High School and he is honored to be the Region V Vice President for the upcoming membership year.
Since 2018, he's been an active member, starting as the Chapter President at Emerald Cove Middle School. FBLA has truly transformed his life, and now Joel is excited to share resources and inspire positive change in all of you. Currently, he's the President of his school chapter, Vice President of his district, and the Florida FBLA Region V Vice President. Through his role on the State Officer Team, Joel aims to bring confidence, determination, and empowerment to all Future Business Leaders of America. He wishes everyone a successful year and can't wait to collaborate with you soon.
Email: flfblavp5@gmail.com
lea hernandez bower
FBLA State Secretary
Lea Hernandez Bower is a senior in the International Baccalaureate program at Riverview High School and is excited to serve as your 2023-2024 Florida FBLA State Secretary.
Lea is going into her fourth year of being in FBLA and cannot wait to work with her fellow State Officers to make this year the best year yet, learning from her experience as a State Officer last year. For someone who has always been involved in leadership activities, like being the Secretary of the Technology Student Association, Freshman Board, Sophomore Board, and Junior Board, she believes that FBLA is like no other. Lea is proud to represent Florida FBLA because of the amazing opportunities and experiences it gives to students. In her free time, she enjoys leg day at the gym, going to Starbucks, watching Netflix, and cleaning up parks and beaches. Lea is looking forward to meeting everyone and helping advance Florida FBLA with the State Officer Team.
Email: flfblasec@gmail.com
fabio fabbiani
FBLA State Reporter
Fabio Fabbiani is a junior in the AP Capstone and Business Program at Mater Academy Charter High School, and is ecstatic to serve as your 2023-2024 State Reporter.
Fabio first joined FBLA in middle school, where he was a founding officer of the Middle School chapter at Downtown Doral Charter Upper School. As a result of the supporting community and many opportunities FBLA has offered, Fabio has been dedicated to serving the organization and growing alongside it. Taking a member-driven approach, Fabio has left his impact on the organization as a four time Chapter Officer, District Vice President, five-time State winner, National winner, and now as State Reporter. By working with the State Officer Team this year, Fabio is determined to give members more resources to fuel their future in the organization and step up Florida FBLA communication so members are more connected and empowered to lead in FBLA. Fabio looks forward to having Florida FBLA Find Out their full potential this upcoming year!
Email: flfblarep@gmail.com
anika prasad
FBLA State Parliamentarian
Anika Prasad is a junior at Strawberry Crest High School and is excited to serve as your 2023-2024 Florida FBLA State Parliamentarian.
She has been involved in FBLA since 2021 at Strawberry Crest High School, where she has held multiple chapter positions. FBLA has given her many opportunities to develop her leadership skills, form connections with more members, and gain experience from conferences and workshops. She has competed in individual, team, and chapter events, placing at the District, State, and National levels every year. Anika hopes to empower members to reach their full potential as future business leaders and increase the connectivity of chapters statewide this upcoming year through her participation on this year’s State Officer Team. She can’t wait to advance Florida FBLA and is excited to meet everyone.
Email: flfblaparli@gmail.com